Clinical trials
Emergence Delirium clinical trials
Below are recruiting emergence delirium clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 30 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05800639Recruiting
Testing brain-wave patterns during pediatric anesthesia awakening
This study looks at brain-wave activity (measured with sensors) in young children during and after general anesthesia for planned eye surgery. It may help doctors understand why some children become very upset or confused as they wake up.
SeoulAges 2–8 - NCT07427446RecruitingPhase 4
Calming drugs for children after heart catheterization
This trial compares two combinations of sedative medicines (dexmedetomidine with midazolam versus ketamine with midazolam) to see which better prevents confusion or agitation when a child wakes up after a heart catheterization procedure. It may help your child recover more calmly.
CairoAges 2–6 - NCT07435675Recruiting
Nerve block to prevent agitation after ear surgery in children
This study tests if a nerve block behind the ear can help children ages 5–14 stay calm and comfortable after middle ear surgery. It may reduce confusion and restlessness when waking up from anesthesia.
Al Fayyum, Faiyum GovernorateAges 5–14 - NCT06624592RecruitingPhase 3
Anesthesia for preventing agitation in children after surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia gas (sevoflurane/dexmedetomidine vs. isoflurane) to see which helps prevent agitation or confusion when children wake up after surgery. It is for children ages 2–7 having certain ear, nose, throat, eye, or urology procedures with an IV and breathing tube.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 2–7 - NCT07655817RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Magnesium for reducing confusion after surgery in children
This trial tests if giving magnesium through the mouth works as well as through the vein to prevent confusion or agitation right after surgery in children having their tonsils out. It aims to find a simpler way to help kids wake up calmly.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 4–7 - NCT05541276RecruitingPhase 3
Melatonin to prevent waking confusion in young children after surgery
This study tests whether giving melatonin before surgery can help prevent agitation and confusion in young children after they wake up from anesthesia. Participation may help your child have a smoother recovery after their procedure.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 1–6 - NCT07534215Recruiting
Brain monitoring during surgery to reduce confusion in young children
This study tests whether using special brain-monitoring devices during anesthesia can help reduce confusion and agitation that sometimes happens after surgery in children ages 1–6. The goal is to improve recovery by helping doctors manage anesthesia more precisely.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 1–6 - NCT07726875Enrolling by invitation
Orexin and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at a brain chemical called orexin (which helps control wakefulness) in older adults after surgery. The goal is to see if orexin levels are linked to confusion or agitation that can happen when waking up from anesthesia. If you take part, your blood will be tested before and after surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06545890RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketofol vs. dexmedetomidine for preventing confusion after waking in kids having eye muscle surgery
This study compares two medicines (Ketofol and dexmedetomidine) to see which better prevents confusion and agitation when children wake up from squint eye surgery. The goal is to find a safer, more comfortable recovery for your child.
CairoAges 2–6 - NCT07519863RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing sedation medicines for burned children during procedures
This study tests two different sedation medicine combinations to see which one reduces confusion and agitation (called delirium) when children with burn injuries need procedures done. The goal is to find the safest, most comfortable option for your child during treatment.
CairoAges 3–16 - NCT07046364RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam for confusion after pediatric brain surgery
This study tests a medicine called remimazolam to see if it reduces confusion and agitation (emergence delirium) when children wake up from brain surgery. It may help your child have a smoother recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–6 - NCT06092671Recruiting
Can FPCA prevent confusion in young kids after surgery?
This study tests whether a medicine called FPCA can prevent sudden confusion (delirium) in young children after surgery. If your child is having short surgery with mask anesthesia for the first time, this study may help them have a smoother recovery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–6 - NCT04091724Recruiting
EEG monitoring during surgery to reduce delirium in children
This study checks whether using an EEG machine (small sensors that record brain electrical activity) during elective surgery can help prevent or lessen emergence delirium—confusion and agitation right after waking up. It focuses on children under 16 and compares their experience around the time they come out of anesthesia.
Wuhan, HubeiAges Up to 16 years - NCT06545786Recruiting
Brain monitoring during surgery to prevent confusion
This study uses a special brain-wave monitor during your surgery to see if it can predict confusion or memory problems afterward. It may help you and your doctors better understand your recovery.
Moscow, Moscow OblastAges 18 years+ - NCT07689305Recruiting
Video Interaction as Comfort for Kids Before Surgery
This trial tests if a live parent-child video chat or a cartoon before surgery can reduce agitation when a child wakes up from anesthesia. It may help children aged 2-6 who are having planned surgery.
Izmir, İzmirAges 2–6 - NCT06579001RecruitingPhase 4
Nasal spray to prevent confusion after hip replacement
This trial tests if a nasal spray called dexmedetomidine can prevent confusion (emergence delirium) after a hip replacement. It may help older adults wake up more calmly from anesthesia.
HangzhouAges 60 years+ - NCT07571707Recruiting
Lollipops to Reduce Confusion After Surgery in Young Children
This study tests whether giving children a lollipop after surgery helps prevent confusion and agitation as they wake up from anesthesia. Emergence delirium—when children are disoriented and upset after anesthesia—is common, and the researchers want to see if this simple comfort measure helps.
Denpasar, BaliAges 2–6 - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT05091242RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Preventing agitation after anesthesia in babies up to 1 year old
This study tests a way to reduce post-surgery agitation (confusion or restlessness) in babies aged 3 to 12 months who need anesthesia for a procedure. The goal is to make recovery calmer and safer for your baby.
Perth, NedlandsAges 3 months–1 year - NCT07534956Recruiting
Anesthesia Methods and Waking Up Agitation in Children
This study compares different anesthesia approaches to see which one helps children wake up more calmly after urogenital surgery (surgery on the urinary or reproductive system). Researchers want to find the best way to reduce agitation and confusion as children wake up from anesthesia.
IstanbulAges 3–10 - NCT07552896Recruiting
Screen Time and Recovery Confusion After Children's Surgery
This study looks at whether the amount of time children spend on screens (phones, tablets, TV) before surgery affects confusion and agitation as they wake up from anesthesia. Researchers want to understand this connection to help reduce distressing wake-up experiences.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 2–11 - NCT07714785Recruiting
EEG-guided anesthesia for better recovery after tonsillectomy
This study tests whether using brain-wave monitoring (EEG) during anesthesia with sevoflurane can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed after tonsillectomy and improve how smoothly children wake up. It could help your child have a more comfortable recovery.
Santiago, RegiónAges 2–8 - NCT03774420Recruiting
Study of memory and thinking changes after breast surgery
This trial looks at whether certain anesthesia medications and airway devices are linked to short-term memory or thinking problems after breast surgery. If you’re having breast surgery under general anesthesia, your care team may compare outcomes to learn how to reduce “post-op cognitive dysfunction.”
Treviso, TVAges 18 years+ - NCT05632419Recruiting
Study of extreme agitation and what it predicts
This trial looks at people who show “extreme agitation” in order to better predict what may happen next. It mainly involves observation to understand the possible causes and likely outcomes of severe agitation.
Bobigny, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emergence delirium?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 30 recruiting emergence delirium studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a emergence delirium trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a emergence delirium trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.